Who here would remember the cartoon of my childhood, Underdog? It is along the lines of other similar cartoon themes of the day where the hero is the one least likely to succeed, who bumbles his way to defeating the archenemy. Somehow the mistakes work out in the end to save the day. Here’s what today’s paradox reminds us. Don’t overlook the person least likely in your mind to succeed. Looks are deceiving! The underdog…
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While we think big we get there with small steps. A kindness, a grace-filled word, practical deeds. Steps that are quick and focused on the next step. Sometimes there may be a leap involved. Take action and don’t give up thinking big.
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Leave a CommentThis is how it is with us. When we do someone a favor, that favor grows in importance in our mind over time. When we receive a favor, that favor diminishes in importance in our mind over time. My way of thinking to combat this is to think less of what I do for others and focus more on the good others do for me. Do good and remember the good done to you.
Leave a CommentFor me, I feel most successful when what I am doing is bringing value to another person’s life. That is worth the risks of succeeding. May all your success be born from the amazing things you do for others!
Leave a CommentIt seems a no-brainer most of the time to reach out and give a helping hand but if you have lived long enough and done good long enough, you have experienced: the jolting bite from the one that you have fed, the silent brooding entitlement of the teen who takes for granted the giving, the incessant demands for more concessions from the one you have repeatedly adapted to. Don’t withdraw from everyone just because of…
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